jan•gleˈdʒæŋ gəl(v.; n.)-gled, -gling

1. (v.i.)to produce a harsh, discordant sound:

   coins jangling together.

2. to speak angrily; wrangle.

3. (v.t.)to cause to make a harsh, discordant, usu. metallic sound.

4. to cause to become irritated or upset:

   loud noise that jangles the nerves.

5. (n.)a harsh or discordant sound.

6. an argument, dispute, or quarrel.

Origin of jangle:

1250–1300; ME < OF jangler < Gmc; cf. MD jangelen to haggle, whine

jan′gly(adj.)